Context: The Uttar Pradesh government has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop Gautam Buddha Nagar as a model for “Urban and Experiential Tourism” under the Centre’s ‘One State, One Global Destination’ initiative.
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- This proposal was presented by state Tourism Minister at the two-day Tourism Ministers’ Conference in Udaipur, Rajasthan, held on October 15–16, 2025.
- The government plans to leverage the district’s proximity and connectivity to the NCR to promote a new dimension of tourism, distinct from UP’s well-known religious and spiritual circuits.
- Besides Gautam Buddha Nagar, the state government has also prepared proposals for Kalinjar Fort and Siddharthnagar (for Buddhist tourism) under the ‘One State, One Global Destination’ project.
- However, the government plans to prioritize Gautam Buddha Nagar in the first phase to showcase the state’s potential in urban tourism.
Key Highlights of the Proposal
- MICE hub: Gautam Buddh Nagar to be developed as a vibrant MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination.
- Climate Change Museum: A unique “Climate Change Museum” proposed near Okhla Bird Sanctuary to raise environmental awareness.
- The Okhla Bird Sanctuary would be developed as part of the broader urban and ecological tourism circuit.
- Hospitality Hub: A nearly 100-acre hospitality zone is planned near Noida’s IT City, to be developed through private sector participation.
- Promotion of medical tourism: It aims to expand high-quality health and wellness facilities, along with the construction of a state-of-the-art convention centre with a capacity of around 1,000 people to host conferences, exhibitions, and public awareness programmes.
